6. I Bind Unto Myself Today

1 I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.

2 I bind this day to me forever,
by pow'r of faith, Christ's incarnation;
His baptism in the Jordan River;
His death on cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spiced tomb;
His riding up the heav'nly way;
His coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.

3 I bind unto myself today
the pow'r of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, His might to stay,
His ear to hearken, to my need;
the wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, His shield to ward;
the Word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to be my guard.

5 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
Of whom all nature hath created,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord.

Text Information
First Line: I bind unto myself today
Title: I Bind Unto Myself Today
Publication Date: 2006
Tune Information
Name: ST. PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE


Text Information:

For stanza 4, continue with "Christ Be with Me"; then return for stanza 5.


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